Subject: octet-stream

From: Bruce & Laurie <[email-masked]>
Date: Tue, 28 Jan 1997 16:21:24 -0800

My cousin has been trying to send me a MIME file that I've been unable
to read.  This is all I get.  

Part 1.2     Name: dumpling
             Type: unspecified type(Application/octet-stream)
        Encoding :Base 64

Part 1.2 is in blue.  When I select Part 1.2 an icon comes up "unknown
file type". Any suggestions on what to do to read "dumpling?"

BLA

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From: "Robin S. Socha" <[email-masked]>
Date: Wed, 29 Jan 1997 02:28:01 +0100 (CET)

>             Type: unspecified type(Application/octet-stream)

The file is MIME encoded, probably by a Mac. You need a MIME-aware tool to
decode the file. V(iew) the attachment, S(ave) it to disk and work on it
with that tool. You'll find those at:

[email-masked]

  >Part 1.2 is in blue.  

That is VERY serious. It requires immediate medical treatment. Try fdisk on
any HDD that does not contain u*ix.
  
  >When I select Part 1.2 an icon comes up "unknown file type".

Even worse. MUCH worse, actually... Your computer is suffering from a severe
case of GUIitis. Only large doses of CLI will help you get rid of that.

  >Any suggestions on what to do to read "dumpling?"

Why read it? If I were you, I'd rather eat it. Tastes great with pork chops
and gravy.

Cheers,
Robin

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